It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris on Thursday, October 4th, 2018, surrounded by family and love. Doris was born in 1930 on the family farm in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by daughter, Gloria (age 2 years), she is survived by her husband, Don (married 66 years); daughters, Mardi (Marc), Patti, Joni (Riley) and son, Wade (Sandra). Doris was also a grandmother to eleven (Etienne, Ainsley, Taylor, Reid, Alix, Jordan, Diandra, Regan, Sawyer, Madison and Rhys) and great-grandmother to two (Declan and MacEwan). Doris was the youngest of five siblings and is survived by sister, Merle. She will also be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends.
Don and Doris married in 1952 and started their family shortly thereafter. They moved their family to Victoria in 1968 and have resided in the family home ever since.
Doris loved spending time with her immediate family and also thoroughly enjoyed visiting with her many relatives and friends over the years.
Her passions included dancing the night away (with Don) and tending to her lovely garden. Her flower gardens often caught the attention of passing tour buses.
Her spirit, strength and goodness will be with us in our hearts always.
A Celebration of Doris’ life will be held at Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Road, Victoria, on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society of B.C.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Dear Don & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Doris was such a joy to be around, and she will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to you in this time of grieving.
Love,
Bethany & Alex
Don, I am so sorry to learn of Doris’ passing. I pray that you and your family will be comforted in remembrance of all the richness of Doris’ life and legacy.
Dear Don and Family,
Our thoughts and love are with you during this very sad time.
Love, Chris, Lawrence, and Kathryn Hannah
My deepest sympathy to Don and his whole family for the loss of their wife, mother, grandmother, and my dear friend. I was surprised and saddened by the news. I have so many, many wonderful memories of the times we spent together as I’m sure you all do too. Doris was a absolute gem and I hope the passage of time will help lessen your sorrow. I will contact you again at a later time.
In deepest friendship and love. God be with you all.
Ona Bouchard
Don, We are so sorry to hear this. You two are so special to our family. I will pass this on to Dad. We will plan to be there next Friday.
We were so sad to hear about Doris. She was a wonderful, beautiful lady. Prayers are with all of you.
Don and family, we are so saddened by the passing of Doris, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. We’re sure each of us will have that special Doris moment to remind us of this very special person in our lives. Our sincere condolence to each one of you , our hearts reach out.
A beautiful person.
A beautiful life.
We will miss you Doris.
So very shocked & sad to hear of Doris’s passing. She was a treasure & loved by all who knew her. She will be sorely missed. May she rest in peace.
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Doris-what a wonderful lady and a great mother and mate for Don!
Our hearts go out to the family members left behind-remember the good times with dear Doris and reflect on all that she meant to you through your various stages of life!
Our prayers and condolences are with you all.
Dale and Dorothy Briggs